Tender

GB-Bristol: Moors Valley Ice Cream Concession

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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20 Jan 2020 at 14:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is currently seeking a new tenant to operate a lease for the Moors Valley Ice Cream Concession at Moors Valley Country Park, located in the South West of the United Kingdom. This tender is part of a public procurement process which is open and will conclude on 2nd March 2020. The contract is expected to run for eight years, commencing on 1st May 2020, with a total value of up to £5 million. The industry is classified under ice cream services, and additional requirements include providing a high-quality visitor experience to approximately 1 million annual visitors to the park, a prime tourist destination near the Dorset/Hampshire border.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in food and beverage services. Companies that offer innovative ice cream products, exceptional customer service, and the ability to work collaboratively with existing onsite businesses would be well suited to submit competitive bids. The successful bidder will benefit from an established customer base and a strategic location that promises a steady flow of visitors throughout the contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Bristol: Moors Valley Ice Cream Concession

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 02 March 2020 for the following reason: Deadline extended to 09/03/2020(Forestry England have an opportunity for a new tenant to operate a Lease for Moors Valley Country Park Ice Ice Cream Outlet for a period of 8 years. The Kiosk is currently being renovated and extended to provide more internal space, wider service counter, a walk in freezer and external storage area. Moors Valley Country Park is the busiest Forest Centre on the Forestry England estate, attracting around 1 million visitors per year from the local area and wider afield. It is managed in partnership between Forestry England and Dorset Council. The park is ideally positioned on the Dorset/Hampshire border in the heart of a prime tourist destination and within easy reach of the national road network. The successful bidder/tenant will need to work proactively with Forestry England, alongside existing businesses on site, to provide a high quality visitor experience.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-37237953-f5d0-4992-b501-c482b2719fee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3883a047-1ee2-47ef-ae78-51347b2a99f9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15555100 - Ice cream

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2020 - 1 May 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

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